PenBay Technology Group · 20 hours ago
Senior Budget Analyst (REMOTE)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$135K/yr - $146K/yr
3+ years expPenBay Technology Group is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst who will manage the annual budget for a software development Product Line at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The role involves budget planning, development of acquisition packages, and supporting VA customers in their procurement strategies.
Information TechnologyWeb DesignWeb Development
Responsibilities
Manage budget and acquisition needs throughout all phases of the contracting and software development lifecycle
Support VA customers by developing and executing their annual BOP, including MYP estimates and an acquisition strategy for procuring IT products and services within obligated funding amounts
Prepare, submit, and validate budget status reports and actual costs for monthly OMB IT Dashboard submissions
Support MYP activities, including development of budget justification narratives and maintenance of Product Line Major IT Business Cases
Assist investment managers and owners with updating descriptions and contract information for their investments in Folio
Provide daily tracking of execution-year funding and monitor development and sustainment funding obligations
Develop and update execution artifacts and provide Earned Value Management (EVM) reports
Prepare unfunded requirements (UFR) documentation, including acquisition plans and timelines, required funding, and impact statements
Lead efforts to secure UFR funding or develop alternative action plans
Provide advice and recommendations to VA customers on procurement approaches and required documentation
Draft thorough, technically accurate, and actionable acquisition artifacts in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and VA policies
Develop acquisition packages for software products and services, including Justification and Approval (J&A) documentation, product descriptions, Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Statements of Work (SOW)
Conduct market research on available products and services, perform Analyses of Alternatives (AOAs), summarize findings, and generate Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and funding requests
Coordinate acquisition schedules and document milestones based on estimated costs and administrative lead times
Serve as a change manager by supporting collaboration among stakeholders, tracking change requests (CRs), preparing justifications, and coordinating reviews and approvals
Maintain a continuously updated budget and acquisition tracker for the Product Line
Develop responses to budget and acquisition-related data calls, reports, and information requests
Prepare and review budget reports and execution schedules, including midyear and end-of-year reviews and projected spending plans
Facilitate weekly meetings with Product Line and VA budget stakeholders to review budget execution, acquisition status, UFRs, CRs, emerging issues, and blockers
Develop and maintain holistic knowledge of the Product Line, its products, and stakeholders to support information requests and communication needs
Prepare and present regular reports on project status, risks, and outcomes to senior management
Identify opportunities for process improvements within the PMO and implement best practices
Conduct research on special topics and recommend solutions to government clients
Facilitate executive-level virtual meetings, including agenda preparation, minutes, and tracking action items
Work proactively and independently to complete assignments within established guidelines and timelines
Function as part of an integrated PMO support team, sharing best practices and information
Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualification
Required
Experience and knowledge of federal budgeting and acquisitions, including applicable FAR policies
Experience working as a federal contractor or employee
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to government clients
Consulting experience and ability to effectively manage and support government stakeholders
Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
Ability to schedule, organize, and facilitate executive-level virtual meetings and summarize outcomes
Ability to self-organize, manage workload, meet deadlines, and proactively seek out assignments
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Bachelor's degree
3–5 years of relevant experience
Preferred
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project) and methodologies
Experience working as a VA contractor or employee
Company
PenBay Technology Group
PenBay Technology Group LLC (PenBay) is a technology solutions provider for federal government clients specializing in agile web design and development, web content management, GIS, on-site IT support services and multimedia.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase